...Military incidents involving the United States military internationally, over the past five years, has had some impact on the American public and how it affects the United States. The wars in Japan and Syria have brought about some controversy in foreign policy with the military acting as the world’s police. I. International Events – Foreign Policy A. Japan and China (Senkaku/ Diaoyu Islands) 1. New policy for airlines and flight plans 2. Unexpected occurrence of accidents in airspace 3. Rightful owner of Diaoyu / Senkaku 4. Incident with Chinese vessel and U.S. warship B. Incidents of American servicemen raping Japanese children in 1995 and 2008 1. 2009 the Guam international agreement signed 2. Removal of 8,000 U.S. troops 3. Ways to strengthen security and defense C. U.S. and Syria chemical weapons 1. Inactivity threatens the middle east 2. International inspectors destroy chemicals 3. Geneva agreement II. Aspects that led to U.S. rise as a world super power A. Victory over Spain in the Spanish American war B. Cuba gained independence from Spain C. U.S. gained possession of Philippines, Guam, and Puerto Rico III. International incidents since WWII Americans take a policing role A. Japan’s attack on Pearl Harbor B. Attacks on U.S. diplomatic compounds in Middle East C. U.S. and Korean conflict 1950 IV. Driving forces that fueled international incidents A. NATO – North Atlantic Treaty Organization B. San Francisco Treaty 1. Base military personnel...
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...international business environment impact a enterprise grown. The reason of why I choose American Airlines again is for the last two assignment I have had a deep understand of this enterprise, so I'd like to analysis the growth of American Airlines in another angle, that will be interesting. About American Airlines There are many air transport companies in The USA , The American Airlines is one of the most representative companies in The USA , not only the scale of the company, but also was the first company that combined e-business with the traditional business model . American Airlines was founded in 1930, formerly American Airways, Inc.It was combined by more than 80 small airlines. American Airways, Inc. officially became American Airlines, Inc. in 1934, the same year C.R. Smith became president of the company. The airline began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on June 10, 1939. Originally headquartered in New York City, where it continues to maintain a strong presence, American moved its headquarters to Fort Worth, Texas, in 1979 and has since become one of the largest airlines in the world, contributing nearly $100 billion to the U.S. and international economies. It has helped create more than 900,000 jobs worldwide, and supported approximately 1,400 non-profit organizations worldwide. American and its regional airline affiliates, American Eagle and the American Connection airlines, serve approximately 250 cities in over 40 countries with, on average, 3,400 daily flights...
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...Research rochelle.turner@wttc.org ©2015 World Travel & Tourism Council Foreword The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) is the global authority on the economic and social contribution of Travel & Tourism. WTTC promotes sustainable growth for the sector, working with governments and international institutions to create jobs, to drive exports and to generate prosperity. Travel & Tourism’s impact on the economic and social development of a country can be enormous; opening it up for business, trade and capital investment, creating jobs and entrepreneurialism for the workforce and protecting heritage and cultural values. To fully understand its impact, however, governments, policy makers and businesses around the world require accurate and reliable data on the impact of the sector. Data is needed to help assess policies that govern future industry development and to provide knowledge to help guide successful and sustainable Travel & Tourism investment decisions. For 25 years, WTTC has been quantifying the economic impact of Travel & Tourism. This year, the 2015 Annual Economic Reports cover 184 countries and 25 regions of the world, including, for the first time, the Pacific Alliance. Travel & Tourism generated US$7.6 trillion (10% of global GDP) and 277 million jobs (1 in 11 jobs) for the global economy in 2014. Recent years have seen Travel & Tourism growing at a faster rate than both the wider economy and other significant sectors such as automotive, financial...
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...Airline industry Indian Airline Industry Management Economics P a ge |1 Airline industry A Project report on INDIAN AIRLINE INDUSTRY Submitted on 13Oct2012 in partial fulfillment for the requirement of the subject "Managerial Economics” during academic course of PGDM-Executive 2012-13. Submitted by Abhas Desai(06) Bharat Dalvi (05) Nitin Palve (19) Prasad Babu (10) Arjun Singh (04) Ravi Sastry (22) Vivek Misra (16) Guide: Prof. J Bhargavi K.J.Somaiya Institute of Management studies and research Mumbai Management Economics P a ge |2 Airline industry Industry Outlook: Global Positioning Airlines Industry analysis : Management Economics P a ge |3 Airline industry • • • • Economic growth environment is weak Industry profitability not perfectly but closely correlated High fuel price no problem when growth is strong But growth now close to point where profit turns to loss Management Economics P a ge |4 Airline industry • • • • Price of jet fuel persistently high In 2008 spiked higher but just 7 months Jet fuel price >$120/b for past 15 months Even after recent fall still higher than early 2011 Given difficult environment cash flow performance to date good at around 10% of revenues, except Europe (1/2 that) Financial market signal more or less consistent with change in cash flows since 2009 Management Economics P a ge |5 Airline industry • • • Demand for air travel expanding well above trend...
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...1. INTRODUCTION 2.1. COUNTRY OF JAPAN Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it borders China, North Korea, South Korea, Russia, Taiwan, the Sea of Japan, the Sea of Okhotsk, and the East China Sea. It is an archipelago of 6,852 islands, most of which are mountainous and many are volcanic. The government system is a parliamentary government with a constitutional monarchy. The chief of state is the Emperor and the head of government is the Prime Minister. Japan has a market economy in which the prices of goods and services are determined in a free price system. Japan is a member of the Asian Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC). Japan's main export goods are cars, electronic devices and computers. Most important trade partners are China and the USA, followed by South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Thailand and Germany. Japan has a surplus in its export or import balance. The most important import goods are raw materials such as oil, foodstuffs and wood. The industries of Japan are manufacturing, construction, distribution, real estate, services, and communication are Japan's major industries today. Agriculture makes up only about two percent of the GNP. Most important agricultural product is rice. Resources of raw materials are very limited and the mining industry rather small. Japan's service sector accounts for about three-quarters of its total economic output. Banking, insurance, real estate, retailing, transportation, and telecommunications...
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...International Business, 7e (Griffin/Pustay) Chapter 1 An Overview of International Business 1) Olympic sponsorship is best suited for companies that are ________. A) pursuing a niche market B) selling technological goods C) pursuing a worldwide market D) marketing athletic equipment Answer: C Diff: 2 Skill: Concept Objective: 3 2) IBM is considering becoming a worldwide partner for the 2012 Olympics. Which of the following would IBM most likely receive as a result? A) free public relations B) low-cost marketing C) top athlete endorsements D) priority advertising space Answer: D Diff: 2 Skill: Application Objective: 3 3) Cities wishing to host the Olympic Games must do all of the following except ________. A) make facilities commitments B) develop a volunteer workforce C) generate organizational support D) build high-speed rail links between event cities Answer: D Diff: 2 Skill: Concept Objective: 3 4) Which of the following is the LEAST likely benefit to Olympic host cities? A) enhanced media sponsorship B) greater economic growth C) improved infrastructure D) increased tourism Answer: A Diff: 2 Skill: Concept Objective: 3 5) ________ consist(s) of business transactions between parties from more than one country. A) Currency exports B) International business C) Domestic business D) Global ventures Answer: B Diff: 1 Skill: Concept Objective: 1 Learning Outcome: Define the fundamental concepts of international...
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...a global world investigating how the various macro-environmental (uncontrollable) factors impact the marketing mix (controllable) factors. Qantas was founded in 1920 and initially known as the Queensland and Northern Territory Aerial Services Limited (Qantas). It is regarded as one of Australia’s strongest brands and worlds’ leading long distance airline nationally and internationally. Qantas’ business is mainly constructed by the transportation of customers using both their airline brands Qantas and Jetstar as well as operating in other subsidiaries such as Q catering, frequent flyer, freight enterprises as well as other airlines (Qantas, 2013). It employs 33,000 people with 93 per cent of these employees being based in Australia (Qantas, 2013). Recently, Qantas has undergone changes that have threatened and seen Australians question if Qantas will remain an Australian brand. Reports have demonstrated 1000 jobs being cut due to restructuring of international arms as well as the decision to move Australian jobs offshore. Qantas has implemented plans to strengthen international ties particularly in Asia by funding start up airlines internationally. The global market is continuously evolving and as Bernard et al. stated ‘firms that are engaged in international trade are larger and more productive than the ones that serve only domestic markets’ (2007). However, the Federal transport Minister Anthony Albanese has stressed that “it is very important that Qantas reassure the Australian...
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...The current economic climate has had a direct impact on the Irish airline industry. People have less disposable income and as a result Dublin airport has witnessed a decline in passenger numbers since 2008. Figures released by the DAA show a significant decline in passengers from 23.5 million in 2008 to 20.5 million in 2009; a decrease of 13% and it s expected that numbers will fall even further in 2010 to 19 million passengers. Ireland is one of the few European countries to impose a 10 travel tax on tourist travelling to Ireland. This along with the 40% increase in airport charges (which is being used to pay for Terminal 2) is considered to be one of the main reasons in the decline of seat capacity which dropped by 140,000 in April 2010 alone and the fall in Irish air traffic by 13% so far this year. Growth has returned to countries which have ditched this travel tax and reduced its airport charges. According to Canadian energy economist Jeff Rubin the maximum an airline company can pay for a barrel is $80 dollars, any higher and the company cannot make a profit, $80 dollars is the breakeven point. Oil prices have been steadily rising since January 2009 and economists have predicted that this year the price of oil will rise to $80 per barrel which could prove detrimental to the profitability of the airline industry. In April 2010 the eruption of an Icelandic volcano caused Irish air traffic to come to a halt. The closure of Irish airspace caused a sharp decline in trips to...
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...GLOBAL AVIATION GROUP 2013 Airline Disclosures Handbook Financial reporting and management trends in the global aviation industry kpmg.com KPMG’s Global Aviation practice KPMG is a global network of professional firms providing Audit, Tax and Advisory services. We operate in 156 countries and have 152,000 people working in member firms around the world. The independent member firms of the KPMG network are affiliated with KPMG International Cooperative (“KPMG International”), a Swiss entity. Through its member firms, KPMG has invested extensively in developing an experienced aviation team. KPMG’s understanding of the aviation industry is both current and forward looking, thanks to KPMG’s global experience, knowledge sharing, industry training and use of professionals with direct experience in the aviation industry. KPMG member firms serve many of the market leaders within the airline sector. We are leading providers of external audit services with 33% market share of the top 50 airlines by revenue. We also provide other services to over half of these top 50 airlines. KPMG member firms’ strength lies in our professionals and their knowledge and experience gathered from working with a large and diverse client base. KPMG’s airline industry experience helps the teams understand both your business priorities and the strategic issues facing your company. KPMG’s Global Aviation practice’s presence in many international markets, combined with industry knowledge, positions KPMG...
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...Hoyos Business Law in China and India Which is more appealing to Latin America? The economy of the United States has been slowing down during the past years, leaving Latin American economies with no alternative but to look into further horizons. Both China and India have been growing and flourishing into attractive alternatives for Latin American businesses. These two fast-growing developing economies represent a great opportunity for Latin American countries especially because both India and China have showed their interest in doing business with Latin America. Additionally, the recent boom of Latin American leftist governments that are not fond of the United States has minimized the gap between the western south and these two Easter giants, increasing the need for joint business ventures and trading partnerships that contribute to the growth of China, India and Latin America. In order to evaluate the relation of Latin American countries with China and India, it is important to analyze the legal systems and regulatory business environments of the Chinese and Indian governments. By developing a concise comparison between China and India, this paper will eventually evaluate which country has more to offer to Latin American economies. Such comparison will be based upon aspects such as legal backgrounds and traditions, basic business regulations, trade laws and others, to finally conclude what sort of government is more appealing to Latin American economies. In the...
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...“Turkish Airlines experiences rapid expansion”. This is the title of an article appeared on November 14, 2013 in the Financial Times. In the decade 2003-2013 the company expanded enormously, from 65 to 233 aircrafts, the passenger numbers have more than quadrupled and the number of international destinations grew surprisingly from 76 to 199. (See Exhibit 1) At present, Turkish Airlines appears to be one of the most extensive airline companies with 106 connected countries (the last was added in April 2014). It was also acclaimed as the best European company in the last four years consecutively at the Skytrax World Airline Awards, being the third most profitable carrier after Ryanair and Easyjet. The expansion continues: with the project of the third Istanbul’s international airport and the announcements of new destinations to countries like Mexico, Philippines and South Sudan. (See Exhibit 2) How a small Turkish state-owned company became so huge and successful? What are the main challenges it had to face and how did it tackle them? What are the main actual and future issues for a company that is expanding quickly and widely? We will try to give an answer to these questions in the paper: starting from an essential and short presentation of Turkish Airlines historical evolution, making a synthetic overview of its main strategies and analyzing the past and the future challenges in developing countries such as India. Turkish Airline historical steps towards internationalization...
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...the next year, the U.S. Supreme Court deemed the Act unconstitutional saying it was not allocated according to the population size of each state. How did Congress work around this? With the same principles in mind that lie within the Revenue Act of 1894, Congress passed the Corporation Excise Tax Act in 1909 (2013). Apart from its predecessor, this Act imposed a 1% tax on corporate income totaling more than $5000 (Tax Foundation 2013); however, it wasn’t until 1913 and the creation of the 16th amendment, which allows Congress to levy an income tax not apportioned to the population of each state, that removed all questions of the income tax being unconstitutional. Lowering the income tax will not create jobs The unemployment rate has a direct correlation to the corporate tax rates. History has shown with higher tax rates unemployment can reach an ultimate low. Back in 1951, the corporate income tax rate jumped from 42%...
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...Doing Business in Vietnam: 2011 Country Commercial Guide for U.S. Companies INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT, U.S. & FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SERVICE AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, 2011. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1: Doing Business in Vietnam Chapter 2: Political and Economic Environment Chapter 3: Selling U.S. Products and Services Chapter 4: Leading Sectors for U.S. Export and Investment Chapter 5: Trade Regulations, Customs and Standards Chapter 6: Investment Climate Chapter 7: Trade and Project Financing Chapter 8: Business Travel Chapter 9: Contacts, Market Research and Trade Events Chapter 10: Guide to Our Services Return to table of contents Chapter 1: Doing Business in Vietnam • • • • Market Overview Market Challenges Market Opportunities Market Entry Strategy Return to top Market Overview • Vietnam is a true emerging market, offering ground floor and growing opportunities for U.S. exporters and investors. Vietnam’s economic growth rate has been among the highest in the world in recent years, expanding at an average about 7.2 percent per year during the period 2001-2010, while industrial production grew at an average of about 12 percent per year during the same period. Vietnam registered GDP growth rate of 6.7 percent in 2010 and was one of only a handful of countries around the world to experience such levels of economic growth. Moving forward, inflation remains a main risk to Vietnam’s economy, which the Government...
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...Doing Business in Vietnam: 2009 Country Commercial Guide for U.S. Companies INTERNATIONAL COPYRIGHT, U.S. & FOREIGN COMMERCIAL SERVICE AND U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE, 2008. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES. • • • • • • • • • • Chapter 1: Doing Business In Vietnam Chapter 2: Political and Economic Environment Chapter 3: Selling U.S. Products and Services Chapter 4: Leading Sectors for U.S. Export and Investment Chapter 5: Trade Regulations and Standards Chapter 6: Investment Climate Chapter 7: Trade and Project Financing Chapter 8: Business Travel Chapter 9: Contacts, Market Research and Trade Events Chapter 10: Guide to Our Services 3/3/2009 Return to table of contents Chapter 1: Doing Business in Vietnam • • • • Market Overview Market Challenges Market Opportunities Market Entry Strategy Market Overview Return to top • Vietnam is a true emerging market, offering ground floor and growing opportunities for U.S. exporters and investors. Vietnam’s economic growth rate has been among the highest in the world in recent years, expanding annually at 7-8.5 percent, while industrial production has been growing at around 14-15 percent per year. Vietnam’s macroeconomic challenges and the global financial crisis dampened this growth in 2008 and will continue to do so in 2009. • In response to significant macroeconomic challenges, including high inflation and a large and growing current account deficit, the...
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...Doing Business in Brazil Transfer Paper: International Management Project: Investing in Real Estate Florent Carayon 1 1 – What is the Business Environment in Brazil? a) Over all idea about the country: The word "Brazil" comes from Brazil wood, a tree that once grew plentifully along the Brazilian coast. * Brazil, officially the Federative Republic of Brazil, is the largest country in both South America and the Latin American region. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population. • • • • • • • • • • • • Capital: Brasília Dialling code: +55 Currency: Brazilian real President: Dilma Rousseff Official language: Portuguese Life expectancy: 74 Over All Idea about the Country Currency: Brazilian real (BRL, R$) Population Total: 200.4 Million Fiscal year: Calendar year Trade organisations: Unasul, WTO, Mercosur, G-20 and others GDP: $ 2.246 Trillion (2013), rank: 7th GDP growth: 2.3%. b) Business environment: The Federal Republic of Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world in terms of population (196 million) and size. It is the 8th largest economy (by GDP – purchasing power parity) in the world. Already the 8th largest economy in the world, Brazil has undoubtedly arrived at an important crossroads. Not only is its population rising by approximately two million people a year, but the inexorable shift towards mass urbanisation continues unabated. UN estimates predict that by 2015, 33...
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